WGA and Copyright.

[Nightflyer]

I've been to there sight and was wondering if anyone uses them.

To me it seems pointless, they keep a record of arrival of your script, however it isn't a copyright.

Do you think there worth using or?

Also does anyone know how "Poor Mans Copyright" as I've heard it refeared to, works.

[JoBlo]

I send all of my screenplays to the WGA for "copyright" protection. They don't necessarily copyright your scripts, but keep them on record and are admissible in court.

In other words, if someone steals your idea or script, and the WGA has a record of your script being filed with them a few years back, you will more than likely hold a strong case. Mind you, I think you can do the same thing by sending the script to yourself by mail and not opening it. The official mail stamp on the envelope is your proof.

[Crynot]

Yo Joblo,

Are you willing to email some of your scripts out so we can see what you have to offer?

Crynot

[Nightflyer]

Thanks for the response JoBlo, you wouldn't have a email adress for WGA, I looked at the sight but couldn't find one. I don't know if they'd except International Submission, so I email them and ask.

Otherwise I'll do the send it to myself thing.

Thanks,